Senior Software Engineer: Kubernetes, CI/CD & Big Data

Base-2 Solutions, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design, deploy, and maintain a full-stack containerized microservices architecture in a mission-focused environment. You will work on a Kubernetes-based pipeline with Elasticsearch and Kafka, and drive CI/CD and DevOps improvements.

The role involves collaborating with multiple teams, contributing to Agile release planning, and ensuring robust, scalable infrastructure. A TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required or readily achievable.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree with minimum six years of experience (or equivalent).
• Strong Linux proficiency.
• Hands-on experience with containers and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD orchestration and GitLab.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
• Proven success in cross-functional engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, triage, and maintain a production big data pipeline on Kubernetes.
• Enhance CI/CD scripts and DevOps processes.
• Design, develop, and support scalable infrastructure.
• Use Helm to configure Kubernetes deployments for new features.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, architecture, development, security, and operations.
• Participate in Agile release planning and related meetings.

Skills

Linux

Kubernetes

CI/CD

GitLab

Elasticsearch

Logstash

Kibana

Agile

Cross-functional collaboration

Shell scripting (Bash)

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associates degree + 9 years experience

High School Diploma/GED +9 years

Master's degree +6 years

PhD +6 years

Tools

Docker

Helm

Helmfile

Nexus

Prometheus

Grafana

Kafka

Job description

Base-2 Solutions, LLC is seeking an experienced engineer to design, deploy, and maintain a full-stack containerized microservices architecture in a mission-focused environment. You will work on a Kubernetes-based pipeline with Elasticsearch and Kafka, and drive CI/CD and DevOps improvements.

The role involves collaborating with multiple teams, contributing to Agile release planning, and ensuring robust, scalable infrastructure. A TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required or readily achievable.